1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1959 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1959 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Alpine | Riley |
Model | A 106 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2190 mm |